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Pedometers are a great way to get and stay motivated in your walking routine. And they are really simple to use. Pedometers come in different sizes, brands, and varieties. On average they cost between $12 and $30. |
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or at work. A simple pedometer only records the number of steps you take based on your body movements. There is a tiny apparatus within your pedometer that moves each time you move your hip in order to take a step.
The digital pedometer models track the distance you have walked and calories burned.
Your pedometer should be attached to your waistband about half way between your side and your belly button on the waistband of your pants. If it is in line with your knee, then you have got it in a good spot. It should always be kept in the horizontal position and remain parallel to the ground.
To test that your pedometer is in the right place, reset it to 0 and manually count off 25 steps. Then, take a look at your pedometer. It should reflect no fewer than 24 steps and no more than 26. If it is further off than that, move it to the left or right and re-try the test until the results more accurately reflect your actual number of steps.
If you choose to wear your pedometer all day, every day, an excellent goal to work toward is 10,000 steps per day. If you only wear your pedometer when you are working out, try 3,000 steps to start out (about a half hour walk) and work up from there.
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Douglas Adams is the owner of All Wellbeing.com A website dedicated to increasing knowledge of health related issues.
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